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manilatimes.netWaymo to Offer Free Rides in New Ojai Robotaxi Starting in Three Cities
Waymo will begin limited free passenger rides in its newly branded Ojai robotaxi in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. The service will expand gradually to additional riders and cities before becoming available to the public later this year.
WiredWaymo Begins Mapping Streets in Alexandria and Arlington
The company has started creating digital maps of Alexandria and plans to begin similar work in Arlington. Officials say the effort is a preparatory step ahead of possible future robotaxi operations.
fastcompany.comTesla Full Self-Driving Fleet Exceeds 10 Billion Miles
Tesla's vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) have accumulated over 10 billion miles, surpassing a benchmark set by CEO Elon Musk for safe unsupervised driving. The system remains a Level 2 feature requiring human supervision. The company has expanded its robotaxi…
foxbusiness.comTesla Increases Unsupervised Robotaxi Fleet to 25 Vehicles Across Three Texas Cities
Tesla Inc. has increased its unsupervised Robotaxi operations in Texas, adding rides in Dallas and Houston to its existing service in Austin. The fleet now totals 25 vehicles across these cities, marking growth since the service's launch in June 2025. Rival Waymo operates in 10 c…
under30ceo.comTesla CEO Musk Adopts Cautious Tone on Slower Robotaxi Rollout
Tesla's robotaxi business is progressing more slowly than anticipated due to safety and technical challenges. CEO Elon Musk expressed caution during the first-quarter earnings call, adjusting previous ambitious timelines. Analysts noted the delays but emphasized the priority on s…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewWaymo Opens Public Robotaxi Rides in Miami and Orlando, Introduces Teen Accounts in Phoenix
Waymo announced that fully autonomous robotaxi rides are now available to the general public in Miami and Orlando. The company also introduced highway travel in Miami and accounts for teens ages 14 to 17 in Phoenix. These services began on April 15, 2026.
Photo: Maxim Klimashin / UnsplashPoll: 42% of Consumers Reject Safe Robotaxis, 58% Open to Them
A poll by EV Intelligence Report indicates 42 percent of consumers would never consider using a robotaxi even if 100 percent safe, while 56 percent prefer human-driven taxis over safe robotaxis. Tesla's robotaxi service operates only in Austin following its launch last year. Waym…
SemaforWaymo Announces Autonomous Vehicle Tests in London
Waymo has begun testing its autonomous vehicles in London, marking the company's first such trials in the city. The tests address challenges posed by London's narrow and winding streets, differing from the grid-based layouts in U.S. cities where Waymo previously launched. A full…
manofmany.comDeutsche Bank Analyst Rides in Tesla Model Y Robotaxi in Austin
A Deutsche Bank analyst rode in a Tesla Model Y robotaxi in Austin for the first time. The analyst described the technology as impressive and seamless. The vehicle handled dense traffic, merges, lane changes, and navigation.